Weekly Preschool Lesson Plans – All About Me
Preschoolers are at such a fun developmental stage because they are learning to be an individual and starting to understand all the amazing things that they can do. This week’s preschool lesson plan will help your preschooler explore who he is.
Bringing Your Toys To Life With Webkinz Jr.
Right after we adopted our Boxer puppy last Spring, my then 3 year-old daughter decided she needed to have her own puppy, too. Actually, two puppies. Imaginary puppies — Holly and Polly! I have no idea what kind of dog they are but they have been with us this entire last year. She loves to talk about Holly and Polly, how well they behave, what they like to eat, how big they are getting. Don’t get me wrong, she loves our Boxer to pieces…she just likes to have her own puppies that she’s in charge of, too!
Setting Up a Preschool Pretend Play Center
Pretend play teaches preschoolers so much about life and emotions. They mimic the things that they see adults do and practice the skills that they will need later in life. Every home and preschool setting should include a pretend play center, no matter how small. Preschoolers need the freedom to create their own world through [...]
5 Tips for Arts and Crafts in the Preschool Classroom
These 5 simple tips for art in the preschool classroom can make arts and crafts time much more enjoyable for preschoolers, preschool teachers, and preschool parents. Spend more time enjoying the process and less time stressing about the mess that preschool art projects can create.
Teaching Preschoolers About Autism
When you have a preschooler in your class with autism, it is important for the other preschoolers to understand what autism is and what it means to their classroom. You can avoid many behavior problems by sitting down with the preschoolers and teaching them what autism really means.
Creating Preschool Lesson Plans
Well thought out lesson plans can contribute to a calmer and more educationally stimulating atmosphere in the preschool classroom. Preschool teachers can practice child-led lesson planning to make the preschool classroom more exciting for each individual preschooler.
Pets in the Preschool Classroom
The health benefits of animals have been praised for years. Pets lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and prevent depression. Many families have pets for these exact reasons, but what about the educational benefits? Many teachers shy away from using pets as a supplement to their curriculum because they worry about the care involved, but preschoolers [...]
Preschool Circle Time Routines
Circle Time is a wonderful opportunity to share short and meaningful learning experiences with preschoolers. Preschoolers thrive with routines. When they know what to expect from the day they are more open to learning. A regular and routine preschool circle time is an essential part of any preschool program.
Free Oral Health Kit for Your Preschool Classroom
Colgate knows how important it is for preschoolers to learn about good oral hygiene. Preschoolers are learning valuable skills that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Future dental health kit is available at no cost to you and is a great supplement to your preschool curriculum. [...]
Marketing a Home Based Preschool
Many teachers have contemplated opening a preschool in their home. A home based preschool can offer teachers the flexibility to work around their family commitments and the freedom to develop their own curriculum and schedule. As with any home based business, running a home based preschool requires a huge time commitment and an initial financial [...]
